xa cảng
Definition
- Noun:
- Bus station / coach station: A terminal or designated place where buses or coaches start, end, or stop their journeys to pick up and drop off passengers. This term is often used in regional dialects.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Xe khách đã rời bến tại xa cảng. (The coach has departed from the bus station.)
- Chúng tôi hẹn gặp nhau ở xa cảng. (We arranged to meet at the coach station.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "xa cảng" is considered dialectal and is less common in standard modern Vietnamese, where "bến xe" or "bến xe khách" are more universally used.
Variants and Related Words
- Bến xe (khách) (n): The standard term for bus station or coach terminal.
- Bến xe Miền Đông rất đông đúc. (The Eastern Bus Station is very crowded.)
Synonyms
- Bus terminal: A major bus station serving as a central point for routes.
- Coach station: A station for long-distance buses or coaches.
- Depot: A place where vehicles are housed and maintained.
Notes on Usage
- "Xa cảng" is an older, regional term. Learners should prioritize using "bến xe" or "bến xe khách" for clarity in most contexts.